Wednesday, December 4, 2019

LVII: The Irishman, Movie/TV Restaurants

On this episode, we review the latest film from a legend while also examining his career for his most iconic films.  Our countdown looks at movie/TV restaurants while our trivia looks at different aspects of the careers of some famous actors.  Here are the highlights:

  • Review: The Irishman (5:29)
  • Mt. Rushmore: Scorsese Films (34:24)
  • Power Rankings: Movie/TV Restaurants (50:56)
  • Trivia Review: Hoop Dreams (1:31:28)
  • Trivia Review: Big Fan (1:37:54)
  • Trivia: The Irishman Actors (1:43:05)
  • Quote of the Day (2:00:19)

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

LVI: Ford v Ferrari, Jackie Brown

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Podcast, we discuss the new racing film that critics love but we don't.  Then we deep dive an oft-forgotten classic from Quentin Tarantino ... and Greg Kinnear for some reason.  Anyways, here are the highlights...

  • Review: Ford v Ferrari (2019) (5:00)
  • Deep Dive: Jackie Brown (1997)
    • Trivia (25:00)
    • What We Love About the Movie (34:30)
    • Revisiting the 1997 Oscars and Greg Kinnear (43:00)
    • Highest WAR and Worst Performance (51:20)
    • Favorite Minor Character (1:07:10)
    • Biggest Stickman, Douchebag, and Recasting (1:16:10)
    • Favorite Lines (1:29:00)
    • Biggest Flaws (1:35:40)
    • More Greg Kinnear and MVP/LVP (1:46:00)
  • Quote of the Day (1:55:50)

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

LV: Jojo Rabbit, Holocaust Films, Characters Needing a Spin-Off

Recorded 11/10/19

 On this episode, Terry, Todd, and Zach review a film that is one of the most talked about movies coming out of festival season as well as discuss the greatest Holocaust films of all time.  Then, we explore the characters we feel most need a spin-off before a trivia game surrounding Best Picture running times.  Here are the highlights...

  • Review: Jojo Rabbit (2019) (6:20)
  • Mount Rushmore: Holocaust Movies (26:37)
  • Power Rankings: Characters Needing a Spin-Off (44:06)
  • Trivia Review: American Woman (2019) (1:34:07)
  • Trivia Review: The Paper (1994) (1:38:15)
  • Trivia: The Long and Short of Best Pictures (1:44:25)
  • Quote of the Day (1:51:25)

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LIV: The Lighthouse, Taxi Driver

Recorded 11/3/19

On this episode, we discuss a recent indie hit while deep diving a Scorsese classic.  Here are the highlights...

  • Review: The Lighthouse (2019) (5:40)
  • Deep Dive: Taxi Driver (1976) (21:10)
    • Trivia (23:00)
    • Our experiences watching (33:40)
    • Reassessing the 1976 Oscars (39:10)
    • Who else could have played (or not played) Travis Bickle (50:50)
    • Worst Performance (55:30)
    • Biggest Stickman & Was It All a Dream? (1:04:50)
    • What Hasn't Aged Well (1:18:40)
    • Who Would Nicolas Cage Play & Favorite Minor Character (1:28:40)
    • Conspiracy Theories (1:38:30)
    • MVP and LVP (1:43:30)
  • Quote of the Day (1:53:10)

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

LIII: Joker, Joaquin Phoenix / Will Smith, Genre-Breaking Performances

On this latest episode of the Almost Sideways Podcast, Terry, Todd, and Zach discuss the latest blockbuster hit as well as look at some highlights of some big Hollywood stars.  Here are the highlights...

  • Review: Joker (2019) (8:13)
  • Mt. Rushmore: Joaquin Phoenix (25:38)
  • Mt. Rushmore: Will Smith (36:26)
  • Power Rankings: Genre-Breaking Performances (49:30)
  • Trivia Review: The Comedian (2017) (1:41:40)
  • Trivia Review: Shoplifters (2018) (1:45:21)
  • Trivia (1:48:10)
  • Quote of the Day (1:57:19)

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Friday, October 4, 2019

LII: Ad Astra, Boiler Room

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Podcast (recorded 9/29/2019), we discuss the latest sci-fi space film and deep dive one of Todd's all-time favorite movies.  Here are the highlights...

  • Updated thoughts on the 2019 Oscars Race (4:30)
  • Review: Ad Astra (2019) (9:50)
  • Deep Dive: Boiler Room (2000)
    • Trivia (29:20)
    • Boiler Room overview (39:40)
    • Highest WAR Performance (46:50)
    • Worst Performance (54:50)
    • Favorite Minor Character (1:02:40)
    • Biggest Stickman / Biggest (and least) Douchebag (1:09:50)
    • What hasn't aged well and biggest flaws (1:17:45)
    • Nicolas Cage, LVP, and MVP (1:41:10)
  • Quote of the Day (1:52:00)

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

LI: Hustlers, 2020 Oscar Predictions

On this episode, Terry and Todd discuss this year's Oscars race as well as review one of the newest box office hits.  Here are the highlights...

  • Review: Hustlers (2019) (3:18)
  • 2020 Oscar Predictions (17:45)
    • Adapted Screenplay (19:25)
    • Original Screenplay (25:25)
    • Supporting Actress (34:30)
    • Supporting Actor (42:55)
    • Actress (46:20)
    • Actor (55:45)
    • Director (1:04:15)
    • Picture (1:09:40)
  • Quote of the Day (1:28:13)

Read Todd's Oscar Prediction Article here: http://almostsideways.blogspot.com/2019/09/2020-oscar-predictions-september.html

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